* LMCE 2020 has changed to ‘VIRTUAL ONLY’ congress due to the recent COVID-19 resurgence in Korea.
* LMCE2020 Organizing Committee will provide a complimentary registration benefit for overseas newcomers. For more details, please contact to the Secretariat.
Registration Procedure
Registration Fees
Category |
Offline Registration (by August 23, 2020) |
Virtual Registration (by September 16, 2020) |
On-site Registration |
Regular |
Group |
Regular |
USD150 |
USD120 |
USD30 |
In order to minimize COVID-19 infection, there will be no On-site registration. |
Trainee (Resident or Student) |
USD100 |
USD80 |
Accompanying Person |
USD50 |
- ※Students are requested to submit proof of enrollment or student ID/certificate to verify their status to the Secretariat by e-mail or fax.
- ※An Accompanying Person is either a spouse/family partner and/or a son/daughter under 21 years of age. The Accompanying Person fee includes only access to the coffee break.
Please note that business partners do not qualify as Accompanying Persons and are not allowed to register as an Accompanying Person.
Group Registration
- -Group Registration has to apply more than 5 participants from same country (only overseas).
- -As group registration fees are discounted, no refunds will be given.
- -Please fill out the form completely and send it to the LMCE Secretariat (info@lmce-kslm.org)
Payment Method
Online Credit Card Payment
- -Payment by credit card is possible only through the on-line registration system.
- -The following credit cards will be accepted: VISA, MasterCard, and JCB.
- -All credit card service charges are to be paid by the registrants.
- -The actual debit amount is subject to change according to the exchange rate.
Wire Transfer
- -Direct bank transfers should be made to the account below. All bank charges for remittance must be paid by the registrants.
- -A copy of the receipt of the bank remittance should be sent to the Secretariat by e-mail (info@lmce-kslm.org)
- -Please note that the transfer must be made under the registrant’s name and must be stated on the receipt.
- -Account Number: 576-910005-36632
- -Bank Name: KEB HANA BANK
- -Bank Address: 66 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
- -Swift Code: KOEXKRSE
- -Account Holder: The Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine
Registration Confirmation (Receipt)
An automatic confirmation email will be sent to you upon completion of registration. Registrants can check the status of registration and payment on ‘My page’ by logging onto the online registration system. You will be able to print an official receipt from the online registration system once your payment is completed.
- -Please note that the receipt will be available for download after your payment is confirmed by the Secretariat.
- -Special software installation is required in order to print from the online system. Please note that the user’s computer may automatically block the viewer program in some cases. If an error page appears, please contact the Secretariat then we will send you the receipt by email.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- -Only cancellations made in writing will be accepted.
- -Written requests for cancellation should be sent by e-mail (info@lmce-kslm.org).
- -All bank charges for remittance must be paid by the registrant.
- -Refunds will be made after the end of the meeting.
Cancellation by August 24, 2020 |
50% refund |
Cancellation after August 24, 2020 |
No refund |
Many of the attendees will arrive from abroad, and the goal of the LMCE is to make your entire experience as hassle-free and rewarding as possible.
The following is for you to prepare your trip to Korea.
To register, please go to the online registration system.
Invitation
Printing the invitation letter from “My Page”
Registrants who completed payment are able to download the invitation letter from the online system.
Please access
‘My page’ with your registered ID and PW and click on ‘Invitation Letter’ to print it out.
Original Copy of the Invitation Letter (Notarized Invitation Letter)
Registration does not guarantee the applicant a visa.
If you need an original invitation letter for a visa or any other reason, please email the secretariat (
info@lmce-kslm.org) with the request form.
The original invitation letter will be available ONLY to those who have completed registration payment.
For the international mailing service, USD 60 will be charged.
If you are not sure whether you need an original invitation letter for visa issuance, please check with the Korean Embassy in your country.
Korea Visas
Foreign nationals entering Korea to attend LMCE Congress are required to have a valid passport and a Korea visa assigned by an overseas branch of the Korean embassy or consular offices.
However, many are now permitted visa-free for a limited period under certain conditions following the "Citizens of the Countries under the Visa Exemption Agreement.” Any visitor from a country that has no diplomatic relations or special visa exemption with Korea should obtain an entry visa before coming to Korea. If you are uncertain as to the requirements for entry visas to the Republic of Korea, please contact the Korean Embassy or consulate nearest you as soon as possible.
[Table1] Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements
ex) Country/Period(days)
Asia and Oceania |
Bangladesh / 90
New Zealand / 90
Singapore / 90
Thailand / 90 |
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Americas |
Antigua and Bahamas / 90
Barbados / 90
Barbuda / 90
Brazil / 90
Chile / 90
Colombia / 90
Common wealth of Dominica / 90
Costa Rica / 90 |
Dominican Republic / 90
El Salvador / 90
Grenada / 90
Guatemala / 90
Haiti / 90
Jamaica / 90
Mexico / 90
Nicaragua / 90
Panama / 90 |
Peru / 90
St. Kitts and Nevis / 90
St. Vincent & the Grenadines / 90
St. Lucia / 90
Surinam / 90
Venezuela / 90
Trinidad and Tobago / 90 |
Europe |
Austria / 90
Belgium / 90
Bulgaria / 90
Czech Republic / 90
Denmark / 90
Estonia / 90
Finland / 90
France / 90
Greece / 90
Germany / 90 |
Hungary / 90
Iceland / 90
Ireland / 90
Italy / 60
Latvia / 90
Liechtenstein / 90
Lithuania / 90
Luxembourg / 90
Malta / 90
Netherlands / 90 |
Norway / 90
Poland / 90
Portugal / 60
Romania / 90
Slovak Republic / 90
Spain / 90
Sweden / 90
Switzerland / 90
United Kingdom / 90 |
Middle East and Africa |
Israel / 90
Lesotho / 60
Liberia / 90 |
Morocco / 90
Turkey / 90
Tunisia / 30 |
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[Table2] Countries or Regions under principles of reciprocity and national interest
ex) Country/Period(days)
Asia and Oceania |
Australia / 90
Brunei / 30
Fiji / 30
Guam / 30
Hong Kong / 90
Japan / 90 |
Kiribati / 30
Macao / 90
Marshall Islands/ 30
Micronesia / 30
Nauru / 30
New Caledonia / 30 |
Palau / 30
Solomon Islands / 30
Samoa / 30
Taiwan / 30
Tonga / 30
Tuvalu / 30 |
Americas |
Argentina / 30
Canada / 180
Ecuador / 30
Guyana / 30 |
Honduras / 30
Paraguay / 30
Uruguay / 30
United States / 90 |
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Europe |
Albania / 30
Andorra / 30
BosniaHerzegovina / 30
Croatia / 90 |
Cyprus / 30
Monaco / 30
Montenegro / 30
San Marino / 30 |
Serbia / 30
Slovenia / 90
Vatican / 30 |
Middle East and Africa |
Egypt / 30
Kuwait / 30
Mauritius / 30
Oman / 30 |
Qatar / 30
Republic of South Africa / 30
Saudi Arabia / 30
Swaziland / 30 |
United Arab emirates / 30
Seychelles / 30
Yemen / 30 |